2665 S Bayshore Dr, PH 2B, Miami, FL 33133
Christopher M. Drury, is a cum laude graduate of both Davidson College and the University of Miami School of Law. Chris is a member of The Florida Bar, the South Carolina Bar, and the Law Society of England and Wales. Chris has handled complex personal injury and commercial cases in state and federal court in multiple jurisdictions. Chris focuses his practice on the prosecution of serious personal injury cases, as well as complex business and commercial disputes, including class actions. Chris has helped clients obtain multi-million dollar recoveries in business litigation, securities litigation, and personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as a multi-million dollar jury verdict in a maritime personal injury case. Chris has prosecuted multiple catastrophic personal injury cases resulting in 8-figure recoveries, including a boating accident case culminating in a court-approved $12M settlement for a father and son. Chris is a Life Member in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Chris received the honor of recognition among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in 2018. Chris was listed in Florida Trend's Legal Elite in 2018 in the area of Civil Trial. Chris was invited to become a member of “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff” in 2017, and is currently an active member in that national "invitation only" organization of trial lawyers. Chris was named to the Florida Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Chris was recognized as one the top “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2015, and currently serves as a co-chair of that event. Chris was invited to become a member of “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 in 2014”. Chris was recognized as a 2014 Florida Legal Elite “Up and Comer” in the area of Civil Trial. Chris serves on the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association. Chris also enjoys a wealth of experience in the defense of a wide variety of banking and insurance-related matters. Chris speaks Spanish and German fluently.
141 Adelaide St. W., 800, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3L5
Peter-Paul has an extensive civil and commercial litigation and arbitration practice. He has successfully appeared before trial and appellate Courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada in actions, applications, administrative proceedings, and arbitrations. He has been involved in proceedings relating to construction, defamation including internet and electronic publication, disciplinary prosecution and enforcement, insurance, professional negligence, real estate conveyancing, development and leasing, trusts, wills and estates, mining, receivership, bankruptcy and insolvency, partnership, joint venture and shareholder disputes, and securities related proceedings. Peter-Paul has represented individuals, partnerships, trusts, private companies, public companies and not for profit corporations before Courts, Boards and Commissions, and Arbitral Tribunals, both domestic and abroad.
235 Main St suite 101, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
Ms. Duarte is a seasoned legal professional specializing in civil litigation, with a keen focus on personal injury. Joining RWKD Law as a Partner in 2021, she brings a wealth of expertise, having served as a Senior Associate at a top New Jersey personal injury firm. Her legal practice revolves around personal injury litigation, and she holds bar admissions in both New Jersey and Florida, as well as the New Jersey District Court. Ms. Duarte commenced her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida, passionately advocating for indigent individuals facing criminal charges, including juveniles in delinquency proceedings. Recognized annually by Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2019, she is actively involved in professional associations such as the National Trial Lawyers, New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association for Justice, where she contributes to the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Duarte is dedicated to providing inclusive and exceptional legal representation.
100 Sands Point Road, 123, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Thomas A. Dubbs is a Partner in the New York office of Labaton Sucharow LLP. Tom focuses on the representation of institutional investors in domestic and multinational securities cases. Tom serves or has served as lead or co-lead counsel in some of the most important federal securities class actions in recent years, including those against American International Group, Goldman Sachs, the Bear Stearns Companies, Facebook, Fannie Mae, Broadcom, and WellCare. Tom is highly-regarded in his practice. He has been named a top litigator by Chambers & Partners USA for more than 10 consecutive years and has been consistently ranked as a "Leading Lawyer in Securities Litigation" by The Legal 500. Law360 named him an "MVP of the Year" for distinction in class action litigation, and he has been recognized by The National Law Journal, Lawdragon, and Benchmark Litigation for excellence in securities litigation. Tom has also received a rating of "AV Preeminent" from the publishers of the Martindale-Hubbell directory. In addition, The Legal 500 has inducted Tom into its Hall of Fame—an honor presented to only four plaintiffs securities litigators “who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence.”
1695 Boul. Laval, 330, Laval, Quebec H7S 2M2
A member of the Bar since 1981, twice president of the Laval Bar Association, formerly a professor at the École du Barreau, a member of the Board of Directors of the Professional Association of Lawyers of Quebec (APAAQ), and of the Legal Committee of the Interprofessional Council of Quebec (CIQ). Currently a member of the Ordre des administrateurs du Québec, an honorary member of the Senate of Denturology, a member of the Association of Defence Lawyers (AADM) and the Association québécoise des avocats et avocates de la défense (AQAAD), Me Jean-Claude Dubé practices criminal and penal law, disciplinary law, ethics, professional inspection, and illegal practice. He is not only a formidable litigator, but also a leader in Quebec in both defense and prosecution representation. With over 40 years of experience in criminal and penal defense, as well as in disciplinary defense and prosecution, Mr. Dubé also practices in the professional system and in legislative, institutional, and regulatory areas. Mr. Jean-Claude Dubé has been a speaker and trainer for the Barreau du Québec and the Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec (CIQ). Throughout his career, he has also acted as a prosecutor for recognized professional orders in Quebec. His extensive experience, professionalism, listening skills and public speaking abilities make him a valuable resource for anyone seeking his services.